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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 11, 1995 Page 3 Council Business. continued Area 3 (lOth St. to 35W), involves minimal curb and sidewalk repair, and boulevard plantings. Proper explained that the project's total estimated cost is $1.2 million. The Area 1 project cost would be $688,000; and of that Ramsey County would pay $83,300 for street work. The sidewalk and landscaping costs will be shared by City MSA Funds, City Tax Increment, Brighton Green, Village Center, and the Care Center. Project costs for Area 2 would be $384,000; and of that Ramsey County would pay $43,300 for street work. The remaining costs would be shared by City MSA Funds and Special Assessments. This project includes right-of-way acquisition costs. The Area 3 project cost would be $160,500; and Ramsey County would pay $30,000 of that amount for street work. The remainder would be paid by City MSA Funds and Special Assessments. If the project is approved, staff recommends a project team be created consisting of the Sanders firm for landscape architecture; Holmes and Graven for right-of-way acquisition; and Orr, Schelen, Mayerson and Accts for road design. A neighborhood meeting was held on March 30, and 6 persons were in attendance. The general feeling was the residents supported the project. Proper noted the time requirements to acquire the right-of-ways for Areas 2 and 3 may make it impractical to construct in 1995. To avoid the inconvenience of two years of construction, the postponement of the entire project should be considered. Dale Wyttenbach, 203--lOth St., noted concern of the proposed width of 10th Street. Proper said one option would be a 46 ft. width road section which would allow for more boulevard space on the south side and a parking ban. Arden Hills is proposing a 46 ft. road on the other side of the 35W bridge. Because of this there appears to be some basis in proposing a 46 ft. section. Benke confirmed that the sidewalk will be located on the southside, and feels the parking ban would provide better visibility. Proper confirmed there would be no cost savings in narrowing the road. Benke questioned if parking is needed on both sides of the road. Proper said overflow parking may be needed for Family Service Center customers. City Manager Matthew Fulton added that Golden Pond residents have historically asked for a parking ban on the southside. Benke feels this issue can be discussed at the April 25th public hearing. Larson noted Wyttenbach's concerns regarding speed levels of vehicles traveling over the bridge and down 10th Street. Because of this concern, Larson asked if signs could be installed which note a school location is nearby. Proper will see that signs will be installed to caution drivers of an upcoming school location. Proper acknowledged that the City's MSA account will reflect heavy expenditures because of reconstruction projects, and staff will prepare a report for City Manager review. Some interim loans to the City itself will be needed if these projects are performed in 1995; then the City would repay its allotment in 1996. There is a possibility that some 1996 projects could be shifted. Council Business 5th Ave. & 10 St. Peas. Study Report 95-052 Resolution 95-023A